Scott Dureau’s battle

SCOTT DUREAU is fighting to save his career after surgery to remove a tumour behind an eye.

The Catalan Dragons scrum-half has had a successful operation in his native Australia but it is not known when he might be ready to return.

Dureau, 26, has been one of the most influential playmakers in Super League since arriving from Newcastle Knights in 2010. Dragons coach Laurent Frayssinous said: “Scott must focus on his full recovery.”

Scott must focus on his full recovery.

Catalan Dragons coach Laurent Frayssinous

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